The system created by the U. After World War II, the so-called Able Baker alphabet was utilized, but modified, by other nations because sounds found in the alphabet were unique to English speakers.
Seeing the need to adopt a universal alphabet that could be used in English, French, Spanish, and other languages, the alphabet was further revised through testing among speakers from 31 nations. View this post on Instagram. Although Islamic State supporters have written their own programs to automatically block Anonymous usernames, they have not been able to stay hidden for long.
Popular now. Who uses tango down? Note This is not meant to be a formal definition of tango down like most terms we define on Dictionary. Redefine your inbox with Dictionary. This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. I meant P. Leather personnel carriers. Another one that sounds like a pretty decent acronym, until you consider that leather personnel carriers are just boots. Just say boots. Or the mobile kitchen trailer. Officer's Candy -- Navy term used by sailors to describe the scented cake placed in urinals.
Officer of the Deck -- Any officer charged with the operation of a ship. Reports to the commanding officer, executive officer and navigator for relevant issues and concerns. Over the Hill -- Missing in action or someone who officially has gone missing from their post. Oxygen Thief -- A biting piece of slang for someone who's useless or talks too much.
Pad Eye Remover -- A nonexistent item used by sailors to trick new service members into a fruitless search. Pad-eyes are used to secure airplanes with chains.
Pogey Bait -- Snack food. A "pogue" is an individual who does not serve on the frontlines and performs non-combat-oriented roles. Pollywog -- A sailor who has not crossed the equator on a U.
Navy ship. Recommended by user Terry Thomason. Puddle Pirate -- Member of the Coast Guard. So called due to a fallacious belief that the Coast Guard never operates in deep water. PX Ranger -- An individual who purchases, from the Post Exchange, paraphernalia unique to certain prestigious ranks or occupations and passes them off as though they earned the items. Recommended by mw Quay -- A man-made structure between a shore and land that can be used by ships to berth and is typically an area for handling cargo.
Rainbow -- A new recruit in basic training. Recommended by user wilburbythespea. Red Team -- A body of experts on a specific topic who are instructed to research and suggest alternative methods regarding a planned course of action. Remington Raider -- A somewhat derogatory term used for Marines given the harrowing task of performing office duties. Rotorhead -- Slang for a helicopter pilot. Recommended by user Bob Pante. Ruck Up -- "Ruck" is short for "ruck sack," which refers to backpacks service members sometimes wear.
To "ruck up" is to get through a particularly challenging or stressful situation. Scrambled Eggs -- Refers to the embellishments found on some officer's caps. Self-Propelled Sandbags -- A derogatory term for a Marine based on their emphasis on fighting on the front lines. Recommended by user Nathan King.
Shavetail -- A term referring to second lieutenants in the U. It primarily refers to the haircuts received in Officer Candidate School. The term's origins date to the time when the Army used pack animals, and handlers shaved the tail of newly broken animals to distinguish them from those more seasoned.
Shellback -- A sailor who has crossed the equator on a U. Responsible for turning all Pollywogs into Shellbacks once they cross the equator themselves. Snake Eater -- Member of the U. Army Special Forces. Recommended by user Mike W.
Slick Sleeve -- Refers to a sailor who has not yet earned a rank that requires decoration on the sleeves. Smoke -- To punish a service member with excessive physical work due to a minor infraction. Snivel Gear -- Any equipment meant for use in cold weather. Soap chips -- A psychological operations PSYOPS tactic where fake letters from an enemy's home country are written and placed on bodies and battle wreckage.
They include sentimental content, hint at the infidelity of loved ones back home and are designed to demoralize combatants. Soup Sandwich -- Used to describe an individual, object, situation or mission that has gone horribly wrong.
The thrust of the term's meaning derives from the fact that it is incredibly difficult, some would say impossible, to make a sandwich out of soup. Taco -- An Air Force term for receiving an "unsatisfactory" grade on a training exercise due to the vague taco-shape of the letter "u. Tango Uniform -- Slang for "tits up," which is the position dead bodies tend to face.
The term can be applied to the deceased as well as broken pieces of equipment. Recommended by users and iaff. Target Discrimination -- The capability of a surveillance or guidance system to choose certain targets when multiple options are presented. Twidget -- A sailor who repairs electronic equipment.
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